# Power Platform resources

> Power Platform resources covering official learning paths, community creators, governance tools, and the Center of Excellence kit. Essential starting point for Power Platform adoption and governance.

Source: https://ali.id.au/platforms/power-platform-d365/power-platform/ (last edited 2026-10-12)

## Official resources

* Microsoft Learn: [Power Platform](https://learn.microsoft.com/training/powerplatform/)
* [Power Platform Fundamentals certification (PL-900)](https://learn.microsoft.com/certifications/power-platform-fundamentals/)
* [Docs](https://learn.microsoft.com/power-platform/)
* [Blog](https://www.microsoft.com/power-platform/blog/)
* [Release plans](https://releaseplans.microsoft.com/)
* [Samples](https://aka.ms/powerplatform-samples)
* [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosoftPowerPlatform)

## Community resources

* [MSDynamicsWorld](https://msdynamicsworld.com/)
* [Perspectives on Power Platform (Jukka Niiranen)](https://www.perspectives.plus/) - the best independent governance, licensing, and strategy newsletter
* [Power Platform Community Conference](https://powerplatformconf.com/)
* [Power Platform Community](https://community.powerplatform.com/)
* [April Dunnam (blog)](https://www.aprildunnam.com/) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@AprilDunnam/playlists), [Buy a coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/aprildunnam)
* [Reza Dorrani (blog)](https://rezadorrani.com/) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@RezaDorrani/playlists)
* [Lisa Crosbie (LinkedIn)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-crosbie/) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@LisaCrosbie/playlists), [Buy me a coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/lisacrosbie)
* [Shane Young (YouTube)](https://www.youtube.com/@ShanesCows/playlists) of [PowerApps911](https://www.powerapps911.com/blog)

## Communities

* [MS Community Forums](https://community.powerplatform.com/forums/)
* [Subreddits](https://www.reddit.com/r/Dataverse+MicrosoftFlow+PowerApps+PowerAutomate+PowerBI+PowerPlatform/)
* [Power Platform + Dynamics 365 Discord](https://discord.gg/sPSYyYgU39)

## Governance

* [Guidance documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/power-platform/guidance/)
* [Power Platform Well-Architected](https://learn.microsoft.com/power-platform/well-architected/) - five-pillar design framework
* [Licensing guide (PDF, updated monthly)](https://aka.ms/PowerPlatform/LicensingGuide) - the answer to the most recurring question in this space
* [Power CAT Tools](https://github.com/microsoft/Power-CAT-Tools) - code review, documentation, and risk assessment in-platform
* [Center of Excellence (CoE) Starter Kit](https://learn.microsoft.com/power-platform/guidance/coe/starter-kit) - retired Feb 2026; core features moved into the [admin centre](https://learn.microsoft.com/power-platform/admin/)
* [PowerClarity](https://powerclarity.app/) - governance for Power Platform
* [Dataverse Solution Scanner](https://github.com/alirobe/dataverse-solution-scanner)

## Tools

* [Power Platform CLI](https://learn.microsoft.com/power-platform/developer/cli/introduction)
* [pcf.gallery](https://pcf.gallery/) - community-built PowerApps component framework components

See also: [Governance](/platforms/m365-sharepoint/governance/) for Microsoft 365 tenant governance.